#soldbyholly $2 470 000

For nearly a century, Canberrans have gravitated to the tree lined streets and heritage homes of Reid. The shared mutual experiences of the locals have woven the fabric of the community history. Family picnics in Geerilong Gardens were held for movie nights and to watch the televised changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, with locals hiring fairy floss machines and entertainment for the neighbourhood children. This is the epicentre of where our Canberra community flourished and put down foundations.

The first resident of number 25 Geerilong Gardens was a fixture of the community for 74 years, and held the honour of the oldest living inhabitant in Reid. Eventually number 25 found its way to the current owners, who have lovingly transformed the home into something truly captivating.

Defined by its quintessential curved portico and chimney, 25 Geerilong Gardens entices you over the threshold to a home that is entirely unassuming and unexpected from the outside. The character of the 1927 heritage house is retained and interwoven into the fabric of the new and the old. Meticulously refurbished the home presents with a modern flexible floor plan retaining character details of sash windows, terracotta tiles and high ornate ceilings and cornices.

Extensive renovations throughout provide for a premium contemporary home with generous family accommodation. Every turn you take delivers you more in the way of grandeur, with a minimum of 2.7m high ceilings throughout, skylights flooding natural light into the study and bathrooms, and all the storage you have ever dreamt of. Every room in this home has been carefully considered to optimise not only the original features, but also the practicality of living in a forever family home.

Your curiosity will be entirely satisfied when you venture into the pristine curated gardens designed by landscape architects Harris Hobbs, with impressive outdoor spaces to entertain, relax and retire. Completely secure and private, the garden space allows for you to find sanctuary in the heart of Canberra.


features.

.exceptional location in the heart of Reid
.nestled opposite the Geerilong Gardens children's park
.beautiful heritage façade seamlessly interwoven in to the modern extension
.sympathetically renovated and modernised throughout
.formal living room with gas fireplace
.rumpus room/theatre room with Paradigm surround sound
.formal dining room connecting to the kitchen and formal living room
.open plan family room with electric blinds and French doors connecting to the gardens
.beautiful kitchen with Miele appliances including integrated microwave, coffee machine , steam oven, warming drawer, induction cooktop with separate wok burner plus integrated refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher
.bespoke joinery from capital veneering with hidden power points in the upper cabinetry, Cesar stone bench tops and soft close drawers
.butlers pantry with zip hot water and additional preparation sink
.main bedroom opening to a private garden with extensive custom cabinetry with bespoke storage solutions
.tranquil en suite with walk in shower, spa bath, vanity with inbuilt power point and Cesar stone bench top and additional slide out storage behind the mirror
.bedroom two with tri aspect windows, roman blinds, built-in robes and ceiling fan
.bedroom three with duel aspect windows, roller blinds, built-in robes and ceiling fan
.bedroom four with garden views, roller blind and built-in robes
.main bathroom with Caesar stone bench top, Velux skylight, double vanity, bathtub with waterfall spout
.guest bathroom with Caesar stone bench top, Velux skylight and spacious walk in shower
.home office with built-in desk, extensive storage and Velux skylight
.large laundry with external access to the service court
.extensive storage throughout including multiple coat and linen cupboards
.enormous fully lined attic space with retractable stairs
.2.7 meter ceilings with square set cornice, 3 meter coffered ceiling in the family room
.Paradigm surround sound in the rumpus room, family room and main bedroom
.energy efficient double glazed sash windows
.zoned ducted gas heating and electric cooling
.entertaining patio with four heaters and automatic retractable roof for all seasons
.external roller shutters on the main bedroom western windows
.double garage with automatic door, currently utilised as a home gym with bathroom and kitchenette
.80 000 litre concrete water tank  with access under the garage
.Fully landscaped and established gardens by renowned landscape architects 'Harris Hobbs Landscapes'
.automatic irrigation system and separate garden shed

EER 4.5
Living size: 310 m2 (approx.)
Garage size: 50 m2 (approx.)
Land size: 1321m2
Land value: $1 241 000
land rates: $7261 pa (approx.)
Built: 1926
Extension: 2010